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26 Cards in this Set
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Abutment
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A tooth, root, or implant used for support and retention of a fixed or removable prosthesis.
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Articulator
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Dental laboratory device that simulates mandibular and temporomandibular joint movement when models of the dental arches are attached to it.
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Bevel
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Enamel margin of a tooth preparation.
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Cast post
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Metal post placed into the root canal of an endodontically treated tooth to improve the retention of a cast restoration.
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Chamfer
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Tapered finish line of the margin at the celvical area of a tooth preparation
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Core
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Portion of a post that extends above the tooth structure.
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Die
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An accurate replica of the prepared portion of a tooth used in the laboratory during the fabrication of a cast restoration.
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Fixed bridge
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Dental prosthesis with artificial teeth fixed in place and supported by attachment to natural teeth.
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Full crown
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Cast restoration that covers the entire anatomic crown of the tooth.
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Gingival retraction
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Means of displacing gingival tissue away from the tooth.
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Hypertrophied
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Referring to overgrown oral tissues.
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Infuser
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Syringe that applies hemostatic solution on the gingival retraction cord.
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Inlay
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Cast restoration designed for class II cavity.
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Investment material
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Special gypsum product able to withstand extreme heat.
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Master cast
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Cast created from a final impression used to construct baseplate, bite rims, wax setups, and finished prosthesis.
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Onlay
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Cast restoration designed for occlusal crown and proximal surfaces of posterior teeth.
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Opaquer
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Resin material placed under a porcelain restoration to mask tooth discoloration.
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Pontic
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Artificial tooth that replaces a missing natural tooth.
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Porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crown
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Indirect restoration in which a thin porcelain material is fused to the facial portion of a gold crown.
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Prosthesis
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Fabricated replacement for a missing tooth.
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Resin-bonded bridge
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Fixed dental prosthesis with wings that are bonded to the lingual surfaces of adjacent teeth - also known as Maryland bridge.
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Shade guide
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Accessory dental item that contains different shades of teeth and is used to match the color of a patient's teeth for the laboratory technician.
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Shoulder
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Margins of a tooth preparation for a cast restoration.
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Three-quarter crown
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Cast restoration that covers the anatomic crown of a tooth except for the facial or buccal portion.
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Unit
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Each component of the fixed bridge.
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Veneer
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Thin layer of composite resin or porcelain bonded or cemented to a prepared facial surface.
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